Episodes

Jesus says “the kingdom of God is among you.” What did he mean? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 17:20-21 and Ezekiel 37:15-28 and 39:21-29.

Jesus heals ten lepers and only one thanks him. Is that a concern? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 17:11-19 and Psalm 107.

Jesus teaching seems harsh. The master asks a tired slave to fix his meal and doesn’t even thank him. Why does Jesus say that? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 17:7-10 and 2 Samuel 6.

Jesus says if our faith is small, it doesn’t matter. It can do miracles. What does he mean? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 17:5-6 and 1 Kings 17:8-16.

Jesus teaches about our care for each other. Solomon said, “iron sharpens iron.” How does that relate to what Jesus said? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 17:1-4 and Proverbs 27.

Jesus ends the parable of the rich man and Lazarus by telling us that earthly power does not bring salvation. What does that mean for the powerful rich man? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 16:27-31 and 2 Chronicles 25.

Jesus tells us that the rich man was in torment in Hades. Is that another name for Hell? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 16:22-26 and Isaiah 28:14-22.

Jesus tells a parable about an unnamed rich man and a poor man with a name, Lazarus. Who was Lazarus? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 16:19-23 and Genesis 24.

The Pharisees had one view of what God was looking for, and Jesus had another. So what was God really looking for? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 16:14-18 and 1 Kings 16:15-28.

At the end of the parable of the unjust steward, Jesus says “a little means a lot.” What did he mean? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 16:10-13 and Joshua 7.

Jesus tells the story of a steward who cheats and lies, and his master praises him. So is he a good guy? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 16:1-9 and 2 Kings 5:1-27.

Jesus’ parable of the prodigal son is actually the story of two brothers. But why don’t we see the older brother? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 16:25-32 and Jonah 3:10-4:11.

We have all heard of the parable of the prodigal son, but do we know what “prodigal” means? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 15:11-24 and Genesis 32-33.

Jesus tells of a woman who turned her house inside out to find a lost coin. Why was it so important? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 15:8-10 and Genesis 18.

Jesus tells the parable who left 99 sheep in the open while he looked for one lost sheep. Why would the shepherd do that? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 15:1-7 and Ezekiel 34.

Jesus tells us to count the cost of being a disciple before we accept. What did he mean? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 14:25-33 and 1 Samuel 13:1-7 and 1 Samuel 31.

Jesus says to invite the poor to banquets. Why would you do that? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 14:15-24 and 2 Chronicles 30.

Jesus tells two parables about banquets at a banquet. Why were banquets so important? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 14:12-14 and Esther 5 – 7.

Jesus talks about sitting in high or low seats. What is that all about? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 14:7-11 and 2 Samuel 15:1-31.

After another Sabbath healing, Jesus says, “You’d pull an ox out of a well on the Sabbath, wouldn’t you?” So does God care for animals? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 14:1-6 and Deuteronomy 22:1-7.

Jesus says he wants to gather Jerusalem like a hen gathers her brood.” What does that mean? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 13:34-35 and Isaiah 31.

Jesus seems to say that all prophets were killed in Jerusalem? Were they? What did Jesus mean? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 13:31-33 and Psalm 132.

Jesus talks about those who try to talk their way into the master’s house. Will they be able to? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 13:22-30 and Hosea 1:1-2:4.

Jesus calls the leader of a synagogue a hypocrite. What does he mean when he says that? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 13:10-17 and Jeremiah 7:1-11.